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I take 30 mg of the generic of Paxil daily and am able to resume my normal life. I am diagnosed with Social Phobia and have been taking Paroxetine for 2 years now. It has helped also in fighting my alcoholism and feel like I am functioning normally. The only issue i have is if i forget to take it, i get the electric shock sensations and am worried that it might be difficult to stop. The benefits of taking Paroxetine far outweigh any side/withdrawal effects of taking the drug for me.
P.S. it is only $10 at rite-aid for 30 day supply without insurance.

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0.5 Stars

Posted 33 months ago (11/13/2012)0

Rated Paxil (Paroxetine) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Report

I have been taking Paroxetine (20mg) for about 12 months, it has only succeeded in making me dependant on the drug. I can get no help or even advice on coming off it and am currently on a reduction program of my own design. (my 3rd in about 8 months) hopefully this works and I can be drug free. The come down is awful and the effect whilst on the drug I can only describe as mentally like wading through treacle. Think long and hard before taking this !

I have had PTSD (Or, in my case, Complex PTSD) since I was thirteen years old. Nothing seemed to help until I came across Paroxetine. Now I am able to go through life without constant depression and extreme anxiety looming over me. I would recommend this to anybody who is considering going on a medication to treat PTSD, anxiety, or depression.

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0.5 Stars

Posted 35 months ago (9/1/2012)0

Rated Paxil (Paroxetine) for Anxiety Report

I wish I had known what a road this would be 19 years ago when some doctor prescribed paxil for chronic fatigue. I have gained 100 lbs on it and it feels impossible to come off this drug. Nightmare symptoms and withdrawal. My belief is that it causes thyroid disorders and that doctors don't take into account the long-term effects of these drugs and especially with this one how ridiculously nasty it is to come off of. I have been on 30 mg at one point and was able to come down to 20 mg but am pretty stuck there.
It does help some with anxiety, but that was not my big problem in the first place and now I have a ton of social anxiety because of my weight.

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Posted 36 months ago (7/30/2012)0

Rated Paxil (Paroxetine) for Depression Report

l have been on this medication for 17 years ,have tried to come off this but failed as l went back to staying in and cutting my self off from life l have sweats all the time the side effect when trying to come off it was terrible

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0.5 Stars

Posted 37 months ago (7/2/2012)0

Rated Paxil (Paroxetine) for Hot Flashes Report

I would Not Recommend this drug to Anyone it is dangerous Full Stop

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3.5 Stars

Posted 49 months ago (7/11/2011)3

Rated Paxil (Paroxetine) for Panic Disorder Report

IVE TAKEN THIS MED FOR 15 YRS. IT HAS CUT DOWN MY PANIC EPISODES ALOT. I CAN NOW BE IN LOTS OF SITUATIONS[CROWDS,AIRPLANES,SHOPPING, ETC] WITH ALMOST NO PROBLEMS MOST TIMES. IVE BEEN TO NY,AZ,WA,ETC AND CAN TOLERATE CAR TRIPS. I NEVER HAVE TROUBLE IN ELEVATORS ANYMORE.
A.K,.

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5 Stars

Posted 59 months ago (8/27/2010)5

Rated Paxil (Paroxetine) for Anxiety Report

Before I began taking Paxil, I was suffering from anxiety attacks, which ultimately led to a severe depression. I feel great now if I take my prescribed 20 mg of paroxetine every day. I did try to go off of the drug a few years ago, and within three weeks, all of the original symptoms I suffered from had returned. Consequently, I take it daily, and feel very fortunate that I life in an era of highly-effective medicines.

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1 Stars

Posted 60 months ago (7/29/2010)1

Rated Paxil (Paroxetine) for Depression Report

Still had problems with depression.

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2.5 Stars

Posted 61 months ago (6/30/2010)2

Rated Paxil (Paroxetine) for Depression Report

I DON'T SLEEP VERY WELL, I GET MOOD SWINGS I SWEAT ALOT AND I SUFFER TERRIBLY WITH ANXIETY.IF I MISS FOR A FEW DAYS,IGET VERY VERY AGRESSIVE.I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS TOO ANYONE DUE TO THE SIDE AFFECTS I SUFFER. I AM CURRENTLY TAKING 30MG OF PAROXETINE A DAY.I HAVE BEEN ON THIS FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS.

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